Tha Khantho district


Tha Khantho is the northwesternmost district of Kalasin province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are : Nong Kung Si of Kalasin Province; Kranuan of Khon Kaen province; Kumphawapi, Si That, and Wang Sam Mo of Udon Thani province.

History

The minor district Tha Khantho was established on 1 October 1962, when the two tambons Tha Khantho and Khok Khruea were split off from Sahatsakhan district. It was upgraded to a full district on 2 October 1965. Khok Khruea was later reassigned to Nong Kung Si District.

Administration

The district is divided into six sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 59 villages. Tha Khantho is a township which covers tambon Tha Khantho and parts of Na Tan. There are a further six tambon administrative organizations.